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=== Diphthongs === | === Diphthongs === | ||
The consonants w and y are considered consonantal variations or the vowel u and i respectively, and function to shape diphthongs. In some dialects the letter l functions in the same way as the letter w.<br /> | The consonants w and y are considered consonantal variations or the vowel u and i respectively, and function to shape diphthongs. In some dialects the letter l functions in the same way as the letter w.<br /> | ||
aw ɑ͡u ay ɑ͡i<br /> | aw [ɑ͡u] ay [ɑ͡i]<br /> | ||
ow o͡u oy o͡i<br /> | ow [o͡u] oy [o͡i]<br /> | ||
ew e͡u ey e͡i<br /> | ew [e͡u] ey [e͡i]<br /> | ||
Please note how w and y are never used to form diphthongs with their vocalic counterparts. | Please note how w and y are never used to form diphthongs with their vocalic counterparts. | ||